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Feuchner also reported 46 tons of metal were collected for recycling and more than 350 appliances containing Freon were collected and disposed of properly. He said the operation relied on about 28 city employees supplemented by contracted laborers and 18 pieces of equipment. Feuchner noted weather was a factor — some days in the 90s and a rainy final day in Oakport — but said overall the effort was successful and staff were provided a pizza lunch on the second week to recognize the work.

The director emphasized coordination with Clay County at the Resource Recovery Center, which received increased loads during the event and supplied additional hauling capacity. Council member Denise Mayer later told the council that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee received a similar report and that the county is exploring possible solar fields on closed landfill cells.

Council members thanked staff for the operation’s scale and efficiency. The report contained no formal council action; staff said the city plans to hold Cleanup Days again next year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Moorhead - City Council Meeting - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public Works Director Paul Feuchner told the council Cleanup Days 2025 ran 11 days, collected about 644 tons of curbside bulky waste, recycled 46 tons of metal and removed over 350 Freon appliances; staff and county partners handled the effort.","taxTitle","Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota","taxId",56511,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6225537,"Council approves $2.316 million guaranteed-maximum-price amendment for Moorhead City Hall addition",392,2487000,2879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536717-7b8b1a484ba12220999a7456f4cb0983&start=2487&end=2879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536717-7b8b1a484ba12220999a7456f4cb0983/thumbnail_2487000.jpg","/articles/6225537/Moorhead/Clay-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-2316-million-guaranteed-maximum-price-amendment-for-Moorhead-City-Hall-addition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225537-6f8d2edc1d5c932bbbe603ca23a621e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133833&Signature=BzYkrPDzTmi8J6tPIjShLZ2VhqC5~8qbrZHDiEuGaWhGZ1Jk1SOhLMnpm55AWoZ460YsqgQBosb9YxmxTlTINEh7OMVGO5YZU~7AYO-KIMUL8usQL2-qOkhfj6xvVG5OTPl8pMRgupX5AwlGSqoJYkB2Z716gZI53YExitR92rcwbLtWqes5GtByHJQIjd3UHeLHSIwpxgabTlv7m7S8EtfNQHtXOPCvBzmhYyUrftVaz7dgJnDC~8J-YMbWDAeKl1hbTlf5CTtJ-n7MYOMyLKVPY7iPiM5jEzH2aS3~nportrjAoHp27nr2VLL5qp-NOfmTv5IqdEmyKlzBn~gZdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moorhead City Council on May 27 approved Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 (GMP 2) with McGough Construction for work on the city hall renovation and planned north-side addition.

The amendment, described by Oliver Fineman of McGough Construction, covers the substructure and superstructure work: excavation and foundations for the addition, steel columns, and replacement of windows on the existing tower. Fineman said bid results for five packages produced 28 bids and that the low bids were “about 10% lower than estimated.” He told the council the GMP 2 package totals $2,316,240 and is a not-to-exceed amount; any savings below that cap would be returned to the city.

Assistant City Manager Mike Reetz outlined the project timeline and background. The city hired JLG Architects in April 2024; the council previously approved a declaration of official intent in September 2024 authorizing up to $28 million for the city hall renovation, civic plaza and community room addition. Reetz said the current project estimate stands at about $26.4 million. The design process has moved from predesign and schematic phases into construction documents; staff plan to bid remaining work this summer and bring GMP 3 to council in August to place the remainder of the project under contract.

Fineman said McGough plans to begin excavation in early June once subcontracts are issued, and that remaining interior work (finishes, walls, doors, electrical and mechanical systems) will be bid later in 2025. Council member Emily Moore asked for clarification on why window replacement was included in GMP 2; Fineman explained window lead times (about four months) required ordering early to keep the overall schedule on track.

A motion to approve GMP Amendment No. 2 passed unanimously. The contract language presented at the meeting indicates the amendment covers the specified work packages and is part of staged GMPs that will be returned to council as additional bid packages are secured.","The council approved Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 with McGough Construction for excavation, foundations, structural work and window replacement for the city hall renovation; the amendment is a not-to-exceed $2,316,240 and procurement bids came in roughly 10% under estimate.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6225542,"Council approves Renaissance-zone tax exemption for 28-unit downtown Moorhead project",84,1877000,1961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536717-7b8b1a484ba12220999a7456f4cb0983&start=1877&end=1961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536717-7b8b1a484ba12220999a7456f4cb0983/thumbnail_1877000.jpg","/articles/6225542/Moorhead/Clay-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-Renaissance-zone-tax-exemption-for-28-unit-downtown-Moorhead-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225542-010c04fd6125a1e5549523513e97b875/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133833&Signature=G7l9VBkHKIeRMQdORad5T~TddudQHezC0JEHZKtk39UjS-YRvqWmhg~kS~y18dWzY9Y-20VdSJmLLv4CL72i30crGFrpqPqiGsR-OQLLgfqL7U5LDX8hLGMuTsPbCuM1jTXq4lrpCCHvSNKGKv9219Rc96~DSd237rh4QbYmbTXu4bto5GGd4FZivsVWZkJSCGo2IHCygbpnjbnB5ojx39nBRHZorlCPLHJdO15AAWHF9hLzUAJsI6pPVdSGleZpHQJKgaCGqEn9xWIf6jDUnk8LXWNRePoyVHxorymrzRvUL~Wh8SAKGsUu~oA3u~2kf0alvvURyUH8yCgDPPROOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moorhead City Council on May 27 approved a 15-year Renaissance-zone property tax exemption for a proposed 28-unit apartment building at the corner of 14th Street and Main Avenue.

The exemption, approved after a public hearing, applies to new construction value only; land will remain taxable under the city’s Renaissance Zone policy. The council’s action allows redevelopment of a former service station and nearby residential structures into a walk-up apartment building estimated to cost about $5 million and expected to start construction in summer 2025 with completion anticipated in summer 2026.

Derek Lapointe, who presented the application, said the project would remediate known contamination on the site, noting the property has been vacant since at least February 2008 and contains old fuel tanks. Lapointe said the building will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, 18 garage stalls and 25 off-street parking spaces. He told the council the project “meets a a high number of” the city’s Renaissance Zone goals and that the investment would qualify for the 15-year exemption, with a schedule of 100% exemption on new value for the first five years, 75% for years six through 10 and 50% for years 11 through 15.

Council members who spoke welcomed the infill redevelopment. Council member Heather Niesemeyer said she supports the project and urged consideration of fully accessible units and larger units for families, saying the city needs “some maybe not so standard, offerings.” Council member Deb White praised the building’s orientation and the use of a garage as a buffer between Main Street and the adjacent single-family neighborhood. Council member Nicole Matson said she voted in favor but raised a broader concern about public safety staffing as the city adds housing, saying emergency call volume rose substantially in 2024 while department staffing had not increased.

Kevin Bartram, the applicant, was present for questions. Lapointe said the Economic Development Authority had given unanimous approval earlier in the month. The council moved and seconded the approval and the motion carried unanimously.

Beyond the exemption itself, Lapointe and Bartram said the redevelopment will include removing underground tanks and addressing contamination as part of the construction program. The city’s Renaissance Zone policy and the EDA’s prior recommendation framed staff and council review.

The council did not specify further conditions in the meeting record on unit mix or accessibility; Lapointe and council members indicated those topics could be discussed as design details are finalized.","The Moorhead City Council approved a 15-year Renaissance-zone property tax exemption for a planned 28-unit apartment development at 14th Street and Main Avenue after a public hearing and unanimous council vote.","actionData","errors"]

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